Saloon Power of Attorney Ruling Shocks Saloons
The Union reports that the supreme and appellate courts upheld a power of attorney to sign remonstrance in Nicholson law cases. The temperance side gains control over saloon traffic and possible enforcement, while saloon keepers who violate the law are targeted. Two decisions were handed down Friday.
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Tor
Appellate
Supreme Courts
Power of Attorney
Supreme Court
Supreme
Appellate Court
Supreme Court Remonstrance Decision Surprises Legal Community
The supreme and appellate courts ruled the saloon remonstrance by power of attorney valid, surprising many lawyers. It contradicted expectations that the law would be decided the opposite. Judge Harris earlier held remonstrance insufficient in a county case, a ruling that many regarded as law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme
Supreme Court
Harris
Len Orr Appointed by Town Board Sparks Critique
My Monday Bulletin attacks Len Orr as a local special policeman choice and alleges an alleged plan to hire Jim Willis to sway Depot Town voters against a city measure. It criticizes the town board for partisan influence and questions Democratic involvement in local appointments.
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Len Orr
Jim Whilis
Depot Town
Orr
M. Mi. B’s
Jim Willis
Willis
Sullivan County
Riggs A Candidate for Auditor of State Nomination
James R. Ricci is announced as a candidate for Auditor of State subject to the Democratic State Convention to be held at Indianapolis next month. Sullivan county Democrats deserve well of their party and have asked for but little. The piece urges royal support for Riggs and best wishes from Republicans to avoid division.
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James R. Ricci
Indianapolis
Sullivan County
Mr. Riggs
Riggs Focuses on Auditing Experience for State Service
The candidate argues his term as Sullivan county auditor gives him solid district support. He claims familiarity with the work and promises to be an efficient public servant for the state.
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Riggs
Sullivan County
Tragic double suicide shocks South Bend lovers
John Y W Churry a 31 year old carpenter killed his 16 year old sweetheart Susanne Kee skemeti then shot himself with a 38 caliber revolver. The couple appeared to have planned to die together lying side by side. bullets passed through her body and buried in the ground before he ended his life. No motive is known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Ind
John Y W. Churry
Susanne Keeskemeti
Supreme Court affirms mortgage deduction law validity
The Indiana supreme court declines to rehear the mort gage deduction case and reaffirms the law as valid. Landowners with compliant mortgages may claim a deduction up to 700 dollars based on mortgage amount, with exemptions limited to half the property’s assessed value. Judge Gillett writes the opinion, reinforcing the original ruling.
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Indianapolis
Supreme Court
Gillett
Taylor
Indiana Union of Literary Clubs Opens in Valparaiso
The 13th annual convention begins at the Methodist Episcopal church in Valparaiso, Ind., and runs through Thursday evening. The Harriet Beecher Stowe club has prepared entertainment for about 300 delegates, who will be assigned to local homes by a committee.
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Valparaiso
Ind
Indiana Unon of
Methodist Episcopal Church
Harriet Beecher Stowe Club
Indiana Miners Eye Possible Strike Extension
Indiana may join the anthracite walkout if the coal strike remains unsettled. The Indiana action is described as one of the convention’s key issues to be convened soon by President John Mitchell and his associates.
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Indiana
Terre Haute
Ind
John Mitchell
Boy Killed by Woolen Mill Picker Accident
New Albany Indiana May 23 Charles Badger a 21 year old boy working at the New Albany Woolen Mills was feeding the picker when his left hand was drawn into the machine. His head was torn from his body and his left arm ripped off in the fatal incident.
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New Albany
Ind
Charles Badger
New Albany Woolen Mills
Four Boys Drowned In Muskatatuck River Accident
Edward Miller Charles Craig Harry Meyers and Fred Schwake sons of prominent citizens drowned after being swept over the Muskatatuck river waterworks dam near North Vernon Indiana while boating. The four youths were unable to escape the strong current and perished in the whirlpools below.
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North Vernon
Ind
Edward Miller
Charles Craig
Harry Meyers
Fred Schwake
Muskatatuck River
Crossing Train Collision Wounds Mrs Highly in Converse
A west bound passenger train struck Henry Highly’s rig at a crossing one mile east of Converse Indiana, seriously injuring Mrs Highly and her son while killing both horses. A daughter escaped serious injuries by leaping free.
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Converse
Ind
Henry Highly
Fatal Love Affair Claims Bluffton Teen in Indiana
Mary Starr a 17 year old girl from Bluffton Indiana died by self inflicted carbolic acid poisoning near Keystone yesterday. A love affair is cited as the motive and she was the daughter of Christopher Starr.
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Bluffton
Ind
Mary Starr
Keystone
Here
Christopher Starr
Chaffee Dissent on Samar Court Martial Findings
General Adna R. Chaffee, reviewing authority in the Samar court martial cases, denounces the findings on Major L. W. T. Waller and Lieutenant Joan A. Gay. He condemns Waller for ordering executions as unlawful retaliation and urges disapproval of the court’s acquittals, while faulting Day for disobedience and stressing the need to uphold legality and honor in the U.S. military.
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Rianila
L. W. T. Waller
Joan A. Gay
Marine Corps
Samar
Adna R. Chaffee
Philippines
Waller
Waller Advising That the Stevedores Be Killed. Major Waller
Major Waller
General Smith
Lieutenant Day
Day
United States
St Pierre Buried as Lava Covers City
May 26. St Pierre is completely covered by lava and access is dangerous until it hardens. Ash showers and detonations continue. Fort De France remains safe, but residents fear lightning could ignite stored explosives in forts. People are fleeing the area.
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St. Pierre
St. Lucia
Fort de France
Maine Battle Ship Recovery Bill Introduced in Senate
Senator Lodge introduces a bill to remove the Maine from Havana harbor and recover the bodies of the sailors who died when the ship sank. The measure would appropriate one million dollars for the operation.
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Washington
Senator Lodge
Maine
Havana
Man burned after vigilante chase in Texas
Longview Texas May 23 report a man hunt since last Saturday ended with the burning at the stake of Dudley Morgan colored who assaulted Mrs Mc Kee wife of a Texas and Pacific section foreman at Lansing Texas The event followed a mob pursuit and immediate summary justice in the locality.
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Longview
Tex
Dudley Morgan
McKee
Texas & Pacific
Lansing
Mine Explosion Toll in Fernie Recoveries Rise
Forty bodies recovered from Friday mine explosion in Fernie British Columbia. Eighty still missing and twenty four escaped. No fire detected. recovery work progresses rapidly.
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Fernie
B. C
Martinique Disaster Death Toll Cited at 30000
Paris May 26 Governor L Huerte submitted an official report on the Martinique catastrophe stating 30000 dead. The figure is part of the government assessment of the widespread devastation and loss of life across the island.
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Paris
Martinique
L’huerte
Disorder In Moscow Sparks Fresh Labor Strain
May 23 reports reach here of fresh and serious labor disorders in Moscow as unrest grows in the capital city.
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Moscow
St. Petersburg
Cuba Welcomes Palma as President as US Leaves
Tomas Estrada Palma was inaugurated president of Cuba as the United States withdrew its forces. General Wood read the transfer document and Palma took the oath, with the Cuban flag raised and American troops sailing away. Enthusiasm spread through Havana with celebrations, parades, and fireworks.
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Havana
Tomas Estrada Palma
Republic of Cuba
United States
Wood
War Department
Cuba
Paris
Gomes
Pal
Gomez
Twavana
Whiteside
Santiago
General Wood
Tragedy at Wesley Chapel Aimed at Miss Lilla Suttle
Millard Lee twenty killed Miss Lilla Suttle nineteen at Wesley Chapel Mt Gilead camp grounds near Atlanta after the benediction. Lee fired twice from behind the victim then fled into the woods as churchgoers watched in shock. Suttle had refused his advances.
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Atlanta
Lee
Miss Suttle
Unveiling of Rochambeau Memorial in Washington
In the president's presence and with cabinet members and members of Congress, a marble statue of General Rochambeau was unveiled. French commissioners Count de Rochambeau General Brugere and Admiral Fournier attended the ceremony amid formal services and a large audience.
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Washington
Congress
General Rochambeau
Yorktown
United States
Count de Rochambeau
Brugere
Fournier
Amesty Bill Clears House For Americans Held Abroad
The Havana bill granting general amnesty for Americans in Cuba was amended to release all prisoners and passed without opposition. A senate counterpart awaits final action Monday and aims to free Rathbone and others under sentence or awaiting trial.
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Havana
House
Senate
Estes G. Rathbone
Liberty Rathbone
Corbett Beats Broad In Featherweight Title Fight
In Denver on May 24 William H. Roth known as Young Corbett defeated Kid Broad of Cleveland in the 10th round to win the featherweight world championship title in their third meeting.
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Denver
William H. Rothwell
Sporting World
Ohio pardons board rejects Taylor family pardon requests
The state board of pardons unanimously refused pardons for Mrs. Frances L. Taylor and her daughter Frances L. Taylor Jr. both sentenced to one year for involvement in the kidnapping of Margaret Taylor, the grandmother’s grandchild.
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Columbus
State Board of Pardons
Frances L. Taylor
Frances L. Taylor Jr
Little Margaret Taylor
Tornado Fatal in Union County Death Toll Rises
Six people killed and several injured as a tornado swept through Union area late Sunday afternoon. Emergency crews report widespread damage with homes and businesses affected across the region. Local officials urge caution and provide relief coordination details.
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Union
S&s. C
A Washington Hanging
Elijah Chapman colored was hanged here yesterday for murder. He killed Ida Simmons last New Year s day.
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Washington
Elijah Chapman
Ida Simmons
Rumors of Hitch in Vereeninging Peace Conference
London reports a late night rumor of a hitch in the Vereeninging peace talks. Pretoria dispatches suggest South Africa’s optimism may be unfounded as delays to the budget bill hint at possible peace if secured.
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London
Pretoria
South Africa
Peace Negotiations In Pretoria A Fragile Process
Report from Vereenging notes negotiations lack solid facts and show deep divides among delegates. While independence is off the table for many, a stubborn minority pushes for resuming hostilities, complicating any forecast on whether talks will continue or fail.
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Donburul
Pretoria
South Africa
Vereenging
Boer Peace Proposal Stirs Vereniing Conference Talks
Reports from The Hague on May 27 say Boer circles claim peace proposals to the Vereniging conference include allowing Boers in the field to confer with Boer delegates in Europe before a definite settlement is reached.
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The
Hague
Vereeninging
Transvaal
Europe
Daily Market Report Prevailing Prices May 26
Prevailing prices listed for grain provisions and livestock on May 26. Market notes include demand signals, supply status, and price ranges across commodities and livestock categories.
Indianapolis Grain and Livestock Prices Roundup
Wheat No 2 red steady at 51 cents. Corn No 2 mixed 6134 cents. Oats No 2 mixed at 15 cents. Cattle steady at 2.75 to 7.25. Hogs steady at 1.15. Sheep steady at 2.50 to 5.25. Lambs at 4.00 to 4.50.
Daily Market Prices Include Grain and Meat Goods
Prices for wheat and corn show around 48 cents per bushel, with oats and rye listed. Pork and lard quote 816.97 and 10.10 respectively, while ribs are at 9.02.
Wheat and Beef Prices Cast in Louisville Market
Louisville Grain and Livestock reports Wheat No 2 red and longberry at 83 cents and Corn No 2 white at 70 cents No 2 mixed at 3 bushels per price. Cattle listed dull at 2.73 to 2. and hogs steady at 4. Lambs steady around 4 to 7 with sheep at about 2.40 to 4.25.
Cincinnati Grain and Livestock Prices
Wheat quiet No 2 ret Le Corn firm No 2 mixed 64.3 cents Oats steady No 2 mixed 45 14e Cattle active at 2.35 to 5.50 Hogs actives at 2.10 to 7.25 Sheep dull at 2.50 to 1.75 Lambs dull at 3.50 to 5.00
Livestock Market Report Summary
Active steers bring 41 to 7.80 per hundredweight. stock feeders 2.75 to 5.25. Hogs steady at 9.15. Sheep steady at 5.25 to 5.50. Lambs steady at 4.34 to 6.75.
New York Livestock Markets Report
Cattle steady at 8.60 to 7.65 per hundredweight hogs quiet at 3.00 to 1.35 lambs steady at 4.22 to 3.25 with sheep firm around 4.50.
Buffalo Livestock Market Report Summary
Cattle steady at 3.75. Bogs active at i i.ae. Sheep steady at 4.25. Lambs steady at 7.u5.
Toledo Grain Market Report Shows Mixed Wheat and Corn Quotes
The Toledo grain market lists Wheat firm and cash bids with No. 2 cash at 634c and 48c for corn. Prices reflect raw futures activity with active data and several cash offers noted.
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Tuly, Zélge Corn
Dulb
Brief Dispatches From Around the World
The Czar welcomed President Loubet at Cronstadt while a Kansas City saloonkeeper was murdered and his cash drawer rifled. Oil operators in Knox County Kentucky push deeper sands to reach a 1000 foot oil pool. William Morgan, sole survivor of Coal Creek mining disaster, remains alive though weak. Premier Waldeck-Rousseau of France to resign with cabinet to form in June. Havana ceremonies mark formal transfer of authority to Palma and Cuban congress. A Utah blizzard drops ten inches of snow. thousands of livestock may perish. Cincinnati area storms claim several lives and cause major damage. A Choctaw Oklahoma and Gulf construction train plunges from a high trestle near Ardmore. several workers killed or injured.
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Loubet
Cronstadt
Kansas City
Knox County
William Morgan
Coal Creek, Tenn. 2
Waldeck-Rousseau
France
Palma
Havana
Utah
Cincinnati
Choctaw
Oklahoma
Gulf Rathway
Ardmore
Notable Eulogies and Global Updates From Early Reports
FE L Godkin former editor of the New York Meeting Post is dead. The United States relief ship Dixie arrived at Fort de France yesterday. The Russians welcome President Loubet and party with enthusiasm. The omnibus public building bill carries 21 235 130 in aggregate. Lee Parner indicted for murder in the Quarter Hours battle. Germany will spend to Germanize Poland. Fort de France panics as Mont Pelee erupts. population flees to islands and hills. Anthracite mine owners refuse concessions or arbitration. San Francisco Athletic Club hosts the Jefferies-Pittsimmons bout. The Geht date to be debated later by thriflers and club. Roosevelt unveils memorial shaft at Arlington by the National Society of Colonial Davi es for Spanish American War veterans.
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FE. L. Godkin
New York
United States
Dixie
Forti Dorance
Loubet
Omnibus Public Building
Lee Parner
Germany
Mont Pelee
San Francisco Athletic Club
San Francisco
Jefries-Pittsinmons
Roosevelt
Arliveton
National Society
Spain
Multiple Continental and Local News Fragments Outline 1900s Events
A patchwork of brief notes covers a range of topics from transport, politics, and disasters. It mentions the L. Nound Southern taking charge of the Monon on June 1, a St Petersburg authority granting a street railway concession to America, a Wrenn murder case in Edmonton, floods in Oklahoma, Berlin’s Kaiser visit speculation, Martinique volcanic danger, Boer British peace talks in Pretoria, Presbyterian church revising Westminster, and a 1900s jail hangings incident in Talielesa with two Black defendants.
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L. & Nound Southern
Monon
America
St. Petersburg
W. H. Wrenn
Edmonton
Eso
Oklahoma
Berlin
Kaiser
United States
Carbit
Fort-de-France
Martinique
Pretoria
South Africa
General Assembly of
Presbyterian] Church
Charner
George Wood
Talielesa
Jack
Reuben Boyd
Notable Crimes and Trials Across Cities This Week
Reports reveal multiple fatal and violent incidents including John W. Curry who killed his sweetheart and himself in South Bend Indiana. A Harlem chase ends with 46 shots and one death. Capt Geo Cowie killed by an express train in Rahway New Jersey. A trolley wreck near Easton Pennsylvania injures many. A Pittsburg jockey Joseph Pearson shot by his wife. Ohio and Missouri cases include Grand Council meeting in Columbus and Charles Reeves executed in Boonville for murder. An international loan talks with Japan involve 160605000 dollars.
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John W. Curry
South Bend
Ind
Hopkinsville
Harlem
Geo. Cowie
Rahway
New Jersey
Easton
Joseph Pearson
Pittsburg
Japan
United States
Grand Council of
Ohio United Commercial Travelers
Columbus
O. Charles Reeves
Boonville
Missouri
John Algoe
Tillin
Ohio
Coal Creek mine disaster tops death toll at 216
A compiled tally reports 216 fatalities from the Coal Creek mine disaster in Tennessee. Other items note a jealous husband in Arkansas City killing his wife and Abner Carter before suicide. An earthquake in Quetzalanango, Guatemala allegedly killed 1000 and maimed 4060.
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Coal Creek
Tenn
Frank Wilson
Arkansas City
Kan
Abner Carter
Quetzalanango
Church of God In
Ind
White Horn
Salida
Cal
Fernie
B. C
Uribe-Uribe
Port of Spain
Trinidad
Prince Obolensky
Kharkoff
Czar
Multiple US news items span murder, strikes and politics
The report lists diverse events including a Denver building trades strike of five thousand men, a ten million railroad facility plan for St Louis, Ohio Republicans meeting in Cleveland for their state convention, and Philippines vaccination proof for troops. It notes a Georgia church shooting suspect jailed in Atlanta, Cuban finances in crisis, a Carson washery timekeeper ambush injury, Presbyterian Church assembly in Los Angeles, Rome plot rumors denied, Mont Pelee eruption affecting Fort de France, and Emperor William hosting officers at a German military parade.
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New York
Denver
St. Louis
Cleveland
Philippines
Millard Lee
Miss Suttles
Georgia
Atlanta
Carson Washery
Hazelton
The
Presbyterian Church
North
Los Angeles
Rome
Mont Pelee
Fort-de-France
William
Adjt
Worbin
M.B Young
Leonard God Shathe
Falk
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Neeley
Africa
Deadlock
Daily Market Report
Chicago Grain and Provisions
Louisville Grain and Livestock
Cincinnati Grain and Livestock
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